Project Controls 4

Project Controls 3 & 4

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for Project Controls 3 & 4 positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $60hr – $95/hr (depending on experience)
Location: Los Alamos, NM (TA-55) – Onsite preferred / Hybrid available
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Work Schedule: 4/10s or 9/80 (varies by group)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (Active Q preferred)

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Applicants must meet all three requirements below or will not be considered:

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  U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

  
  


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  Strong Project Controls experience (cost + schedule)

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 AND Deltek Cobra

  
  

Impact

Project Controls professionals at this level are essential to supporting mission-critical weapons production programs at LANL. You will ensure projects remain on track by managing cost, schedule, and performance using advanced EVMS tools in a highly regulated nuclear environment. Your work directly supports national security initiatives and complex technical operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

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  Support and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes

  
  


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  Perform cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis

  
  


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  Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6

  
  


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  Utilize Deltek Cobra for cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting

  
  


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  Identify and communicate cost and schedule trends to leadership

  
  


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  Support project teams with planning, forecasting, and performance reporting

  
  


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  Troubleshoot and support Cobra backend/system issues

  
  


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  Ensure alignment between cost, schedule, and technical scope

  
  


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  (Level 4) Provide technical direction and oversight to project controls teams

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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  Demonstrated experience in project controls (cost + schedule integration)

  
  


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  Proficiency in Primavera P6, Deltek, and Cobra

  
  


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  Experience supporting EVMS-driven projects

  
  


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  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills

  
  


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  Ability to work independently in a highly regulated environment

  
  


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  Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

  
  

Desired Skills

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  Deltek Cobra Administration / backend experience

  
  


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  Experience with Delta/Cobra integrations or troubleshooting

  
  


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  DOE, NNSA, nuclear, or other highly regulated project experience

  
  


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  Experience working in classified or secure environments

  
  


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  Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities

  
  

Education and Experience Requirements

Project Controls 3:

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  Bachelor’s degree and ~8–10 years of relevant experience (or equivalent)

  
  

Project Controls 4:

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  Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent)

  
  

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career—build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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